White 'Recife' sneakers from Veja. Crafted from chrome-free leather,
this model features an embossed logo on the tongue, a triple velcro
closure, organic cotton shoelaces and the brand's signature light blue
logo patch in rubber and rice waste. The mesh inner lining made from
recycled materials was developed to acquire a better resistance to
friction. The organic-sourced and recycled insole consists of sugar
cane, Amazon rubber, organic cotton and recycled EVA. It is set on a
cream rubber sole made from organic and recycled materials. This
leather undergoes an innovative tanning process where no chrome, heavy
metals or dangerous acids are involved. By simplifying the tanning
process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, the use of water
is reduced by about 40% and the use of salt by 80%. After tanning, the
water is recyclable.